A group rate is offered for ten or more people. Reservations are required to receive the group rate.

If you are interested in going to Fairy-tale Town, a combo ticket is available.

If you are a member of a different zoo, you may qualify for Sacramento Zoo discount or FREE tickets.

Sacramento Zoo memberships can save you money if you plan on going to the Sacramento Zoo a few times or a few different zoos. Memberships include FREE general zoo admission for one year, FREE or discounted admission to over 140 zoos and aquariums in the United States, discounts on zoo events, programs, gift shop and food.

Sacramento Zoo coupons, discounts, deals and specials are usually for a limited time and have an expiration date.

Sacramento Zoo Information

About Sacramento Zoo

This Sacramento Zoo opened in 1927. This AZA accredited California zoo is home to more then 140 species with over 600 animals including some rare and endangered species. Sacramento Zoo has an Australian Outback area, a Primates Building, a Reptile House and a big cat’s area. Some of the animals you can see at this zoo are snow leopard, jaguar, zebra, giraffe, gibbon, orangutan, river otters, hyena, snakes, lizards, eagles, swans and owls.

A couple newer exhibits are March of the Penguins and Tall Wonders, a giraffe exhibit. The giraffe exhibit offers guests a look at the giraffes from a new perspective, eye to eye.

For some educational fun at home, this Sacramento Zoo has an area on their website called Kid’s World. It has games and activities that teach children about the animals at the zoo.

Sacramento Zoo Details

Sacramento Zoo is open every day of the year except for November 24 and December 25.

Sacramento Zoo hours are 9 am to 5 pm except for November through January when the zoo opens at 10 am. Special Events at the zoo may be held after 4 pm. There a few days during the year when the zoo closes early.

Parking is on the street and FREE.

A Carousel ride and train ride are offered for a small additional fee.